Roger Qureitem
It’s never easy to describe who we are — especially when we’re still becoming.
What I do know is that I am not the man I was a year ago, and certainly not the man I was ten years ago. Growth has shaped me, and continues to do so every day. I make a conscious effort to evolve — to learn, to heal, and to live with greater awareness. Today, I can honestly say I’m proud of who I am becoming.
Creativity has always been one of my strongest gifts. When it’s combined with curiosity, intention, and a camera, storytelling becomes my language.
This documentary was never meant to be about me. It began as a quiet calling — a need to share something meaningful that emerged at the start of my own healing journey. At a time when my life felt out of balance, I was searching for understanding. I had experienced altered states before , but it was in more of a reckless, rebellious way, but this was different. I reached a point where continuing as I was, no longer felt possible.
I was introduced to plant medicine through a traditional ceremonial setting — a context rooted in respect, intention, and ancient wisdom. I entered with an open mind, not knowing what to expect. What followed surprised me deeply. Long-standing patterns began to shift, and a sense of calm and clarity settled in. The experience left a lasting impression, and I felt a strong responsibility to share what I had witnessed — not as instruction, but as reflection.
Six months into editing the film, I shared early cuts with close friends. Their feedback was clear: the story needed my voice woven into it. That suggestion challenged me more than any technical aspect of filmmaking. I have spent much of my life shy, reserved, and quietly carrying my own doubts. Opening up — truly opening up — felt so confronting.
But this film asked for honesty.
It asked me to step forward, to be seen, and to speak truths that even those closest to me had never fully heard.
Lost & Found is not just a documentary — it’s a personal act of courage, curiosity, and care. It’s an offering, made with respect, in the hope that others may find something familiar within it. Aho.
